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Apple warns of security vulnerabilities for many iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities in many iPhones, iPads and Macs. (Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple has revealed it’s learned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.

Based on Apple’s explanation of the problem in two security reports it posted, the vulnerability means a hacker could get “full admin access” to the device, could impersonate the device’s owner and run any software in that person’s name, according to Rachel Tobac, chief executive officer of SocialProof Security.

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